St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-01

An audience composed of 5000 people,
representing the wealth, the beauty. and the
culture of the metropolis of the golden
Northwest had promptly assembled by
s O'Clock in anticipation of hearing the
most delicious strains of melody that were
ever uttered by human voice And there
was no disappointment. 1t was All enter
tainment that will linger IN the memory of
that vast audience like dream. Such a
feast of exquisite musical delicaceS has
never been enjoyed in this section. AL the
chains that find the hidden
SOUL OF HARMONY
were Embossed, and all the passions of the
human soul found their food in music.
Patti, bright. viyacious Patti, sole empress
OF the realm of song, upon whom the years
dare not lay their frosty touch, lest the
whole world should grow cheerless when
PATHS voice grows old-oh. how she sang!
Who will ever forget the piercing melody
of those deep and thrilling songs.
those sweet melting strains, the soft
harmonious cadence rising now and swell
ing in solemn grandeur to its height, now
sinking to mellow notes. and then dying
away-but leaving its thrilling memory on
the ear? Who could imagine that any NOR
tai mixture of earth's mould could breathe
such divine, enchanting ravishmento
PATHS first appearance on the stage was
the signal for laundering burst of APP
plauSe that fairly shook the rafters of EX-
position hall. it was an ovation for even
a queen to be proud of, 1t is beyond the
range of descriptive art to give correct
impression of her singing. PATHS voice is
something that cannot be photographed.
except as it is impressed upon the soul of
the auditor. 1t is waif from Elysian
orIa int 10
garments of Immortality. Her first note
swept out over the audience like "a zephyr
from the sweet South that breathes upon
bank of violets. stealing aud giving Odour."
Bright ApOlloS lutte string with hair never
gave utterance to strains so sweet and
musical. She thrilled the great audience as if
by some magic power. The thousands sat
in breathless silence, lest a note might be
lost, until the last chord melted away;
then came the uproarouS bursts of ap-
plauSe. Again and again clapping hands
rang the encores, and most amiably did the
lovely diva respond to the over exacting
demands of All audience that could not be
satisfied. The concert was su-
perb musical entertainment independent
of Patti The orchestra music was SUI
perior to anything Of the kind ever heard
in this CITY, with the possible exception of
Thomas orchestra. After an aria buffa by
Migliara, which was sung with great exact
ness. Madame Scachi sang 'Nobil Signor, "
from the ''Huguenots," with exquisite ex-
preston and delicacy of tone. Her voice
retains all of its wonderful contralto quality
and penetrating eloquence. She still sings
as she always did, broadly, nobly ana with
most satisfying diStinctness of enunciation.
Signor Novara'S grand basso. voice found
ample room tor its majestic expression in
the cantique Noel" Then came
PATHS FIRST SONG.
for which the audience was growing impa-
tient. A rondo from Lucia di hammer
moor was sung as only Patti sings and
then in response to the first encore came
the delightful melody of that familiar
scotch ballad, "a Mile From Edinboro'
,Toyn.' 1t was, however, in PATHS sec
ond number that the marvellous power of
the Song queen was fully exhibited. THE
last Rose of Summer was the theme. and
..Home Sweet Home" the encore. Oh, the
+ondarness with which those darling old
melodies were sung, sung as many Of us will
naver hear them again. One of the gems OF
the entertainment was Galassis air from
ia Traviata." He was evidently favor
ste with the audience and always came up
with a smile to respond to the numerous en-
cores. Albert Guile, the tenor. is new
star Oh the opera stage. He has one
IF the freshest, purest lyric tenor
VOICES that has ever been heard In this
community. Ardlti. as chief dorchestra,
added brilliancy to the entertainment
CarI Hamm's violin playing and Carrono's
Ito performance were ideal musical gems,
Tho addition of the scenes from opera, witt
nostnmes and scenery, made it the mos
oonnlete and satisfying concert IN the
Musical annals of the Northwest
ELEGANT cosTUMING.
Madame Patti wore for concert costume
- White satin, with point lace overskirt Of